New fee increases at apd affecting shipping charges

Sun, Feb 12th 2012, 10:00 PM

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Tribune Business Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

FEE increases at the new Arawak Port Development (APD) affecting shipping companies may soon affect retailers and wholesalers, with one shipping company already announcing new charges due to increased operating costs associated with the port's new tariff structure.

Crowley has announced that due to increased operating costs associated with the March 1 tariff implementation, the company would apply a new charge to open tariff and contract shipments for both northbound and southbound cargo. Crowley has announced that its Nassau port charges for its 20-foot equipment will be $150 per unit, $300 per unit 40 ft equipme ...

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